Triumph Sports Cars

engine swaps and other performance upgrades, plus "factory" V8s (Stag and TR8)

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BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: July 01, 2023 04:48PM

Kenny, if you enter a space between your photos they display better. Just a helpful tip.

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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: July 01, 2023 06:30PM

Got it, Thanks.



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: July 09, 2023 09:31PM

The T shirt area has been the worst to get everything to fit. But finally, I think I've got progress.
x pipe before.jpg

x pipe rewelded.jpg

x pipe extended.jpg

transition to t shirt lt.jpg



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: July 09, 2023 09:33PM

transition too x pipe.jpg

transitition to t shirt.jpg

x pipe bracket 3.jpg

x pipe bracket.jpg



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: July 30, 2023 09:37PM

Finally done with the exhaust routing, it took several tries till i had something that didn't look like it would rattle or be too close to something. Still closer in areas than i would like but I'm sticking with this. I just hope it sounds right.
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finally done 2.jpg

looking rear 1.jpg

looking forward 2.jpg


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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: August 13, 2023 07:03PM

Another round of test fits. I decided since the exhaust was now done i might as well see how it fit.

I'm glad i did, it taught me that the Downpipes (headers) need to be on when the motor goes in,

also, that unless you just like fighting nuts and bolts that the diff end of the drive shaft needs to be installed.


its a BIG motor.jpg

left side downpipe and exhaust.jpg

exhaust rt test fit .jpg

I also learned that my body work will need to be much larger if i have to mount an alternator on the driver's side.



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: September 02, 2023 11:41AM

A few more updates

I ordered a CTS coolant pipe after tons of research and like most things in this swap it will need to be modified, I'm still looking at options to get this to work.
coolant pipe CTS.jpg

coolant pipe2.jpg

coolant pipe interference.jpg

Also finished up my sway bar mod.
sway bar bracket.jpg



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: September 09, 2023 11:47AM

It probably seems like a weird point in my build to be thinking about the console but I'm at a bit of a lull waiting to sort out my radiator and a few other things.

So, i started looking at my options.
shifter and console.jpg

shifter mock up 1.jpg

console mock up 1.jpg

console mock up.jpg


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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: September 10, 2023 06:34PM

Might as well try the dash just for the fun of it.
dash mock up.jpg

dash mock up 2.jpg


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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: September 16, 2023 02:20PM

A few more pieces added

lfx emblem.jpg

vent screens.jpg

shifter support.jpg

shifter support2.jpg


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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: September 22, 2023 10:30PM

I made a stand to put on a trailer, I'll be praying to whole way to Dillard. Still need a few more braces.

Also worked on making some wing vents
car stand 2.jpg

wing vent3.jpg

peeking out the garage.jpg



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: September 24, 2023 10:09PM

1st time back out in sunlight in a very long time.
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: lcampanella1
Date: March 12, 2024 01:42AM

Hi Kenny, this info is very helpful, I just picked up a Camaro LFX for my 61 Morris Traveller, I see you used the factory T56 6 speed manual, is the transmission the LS/LT opt MV5? I was also wondering if you could tell me what shifter unit you used, from what I have seen the stock shifter is extended way back.

Appreciate the help,
Louis


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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: March 13, 2024 09:45PM

Hey Louis, yes, i used the MV5 and the shifter came off Ebay for the Camaro SS, I actually got it by accident. I did cut the shifter rod down but can't recall exactly how much.
camaro shifter linkage shortened.jpg



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: March 13, 2024 09:49PM

camaro SS shifter.jpg

2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro SS Genuine GM Manual Short Throw Shifter 24260334



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: March 13, 2024 10:20PM

Update
alternator bracket.jpg

alternator mounted 3.jpg


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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: March 13, 2024 10:37PM

pedal mount.jpg

pedal mounted 1.jpg
pedal from a 2015 Cadillac CTS

seat track2.jpg

steering shaft.jpg



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: March 21, 2024 06:47PM

alternator bracket.jpg

alternator mounted 3.jpg

radiator 02.jpg

radiator front.jpg
radiator from 2012 Malibu 3.6



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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: March 25, 2024 04:58PM

radiator 03.jpg

radiator support front.jpg
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Re: 76 TR6 with GM 3.6 LFX
Posted by: Kard150
Date: March 25, 2024 08:43PM

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